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Rfq For Architectural Services - Seismic Compliance
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The UC Davis Health in Sacramento is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to engage a qualified architectural firm capable of providing comprehensive design services for seismic upgrades to the East Wing Laundry and University Tower buildings. Constructed in 1964 and 1982 respectively, these facilities require upgrades from NPC-2 to NPC-4 or 4D seismic standards under HCAI jurisdiction, with an estimated construction budget of $32 million. The selected firm will be responsible for preparing detailed construction documents and providing construction administration services across multiple disciplines, including architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical. The process involves submitting tailored qualification statements by August 28, 2025, with firms being evaluated through a structured, qualifications-based selection process that emphasizes organizational experience, key personnel expertise, and work approach, culminating in interviews before final selection. The contract will be governed by an Executive Design Professional Agreement, emphasizing compliance with California laws, nondiscrimination policies, prevailing wages, and project-specific standards such as UC Davis Design Guidelines and seismic safety regulations. The agreement incorporates multiple exhibits detailing scope, compensation, insurance, and regulatory compliance, with key clauses covering indemnification, insurance requirements, nondiscrimination, and statutory labor standards. The contract emphasizes timely performance, with specific milestones for design phases, and mandates that all work adhere to applicable laws, including Title 24 energy standards and seismic codes. Submission procedures require electronic proposals via a secure upload link provided upon notification, with no hard copies accepted. Firms must demonstrate compliance with equal employment opportunity policies, disclose business classifications such as SBE or DVBE if applicable, and provide detailed personnel qualifications and project experience. The contract also stipulates that all labor must meet prevailing wage standards, and records must be maintained for audit purposes. Overall, the project aims to ensure the buildings’ seismic resilience while adhering to strict regulatory, safety, and contractual standards within a clear project timeline and budget framework.
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Projects No. 9558160 & 9558170 East Wing Laundry & University Tower NPC-4 Seismic Compliance
Constructed in 1964, the East Wing Laundry (HCAI BLD-01438) provided 34,000-SF consisting of ground and first level space. The University Tower (HCAI BLD-01439) is an eight-story, 125,000-SF inpatient acute care building completed in 1982. UC Davis Health is seeking a qualified architectural firm to provide design services for the projects to upgrade the two buildings from NPC-2 to NPC-4 or 4D classification. The selected firm shall assemble a multidisciplinary team comprised of sub-consultants with expertise related to all relevant project aspects. The combined construction budget is estimated at $32,000,000. The projects are under the regulatory jurisdiction of HCAI.
The University intends to select a single firm as Design Professional of Record. The selected firm is to provide full Basic Services for preparation of construction documents and construction administration, including services for architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical disciplines. The selected firm will be expected to sign an Executive Design Professional Agreement that will include lump sum fees for the provision of all basic services up to Design Development. Upon completion of Design Development and at the University¿s option, authorizations will be issued for the completion of Construction Documents, bidding documents and construction services.
The RFQ package with additional information and attachments can be downloaded directly from our website at https://health.ucdavis.edu/facilities/work-with-us/consultants/rfq starting Friday, August 1, 2025.
Statements of qualifications shall be specifically tailored to this RFQ, responding directly to the screening criteria (See RFQ document and Consultant Qualification form available on the above link). After Qualification Statements are received, a Screening Committee will review, conduct reference checks and recommend a short list of firms for interviews. A Selection Committee will conduct the discussions prior to selecting the successful firm.
Statements of qualifications must be submitted electronically no later than 2 p.m. Thursday, August 28, 2025, to the link to be provided by UC Davis Health. No hard copies will be accepted. Firms interested in responding to this RFQ must notify the University by Wednesday, August 27, 2025 to be provided a link to upload their Qualifications package. Questions and requests for the link to upload statements may be addressed via email only to Leila Couceiro, FP&D Contracts Manager, at contact@example.gov. Statements of Qualifications will not be accepted after the date and time stipulated above.
Every effort will be made to ensure that all persons have equal access to contracts and other business opportunities with the University within the limits imposed by law or University policy. Each firm may be required to show evidence of its equal employment opportunity policy. The successful firm and their subconsultants will be required to follow the nondiscrimination requirements set forth in the Agreement documents and to pay prevailing wages at the location of the work. The work described in the Agreement is a public work subject to section 1771 of the California Labor Code.
Consultant/Design Professional shall pay all persons providing services and/or any labor on site, including any University location, no less than UC Fair Wage and shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local working condition requirements.
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